Level Up – Gaming and Violent Extremism in Africa aims to deepen understanding of online harms in gaming spaces, particularly in the context of violent extremism. It frames the gaming landscape in Africa and examines online harms, as well as the ways in which violent extremist actors may exploit gaming environments for propaganda, recruitment, and financing. It also identifies strategies and actions to prevent and address these phenomena, proposing a strategic framework built around three complementary pillars: Prevent, Detect, and React. This publication is a timely contribution to safeguarding gaming spaces and harnessing their potential to support peace, security, and development across the continent. It is the product of a joint research initiative by United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (蘑菇视频ICRI) and 蘑菇视频OCT with financial support from Italy.
Level Up Gaming and Violent Extremism in Africa
- 28 November 2025
- Publication
